# aftermarket seat install help

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 23, 2013, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-seat-install-help/266583 "2013-03-23T12:45:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 26, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aftermarket-seat-install-help/266583/4 "2013-03-26T16:20:04Z")

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> [@Project CADET](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-cadet/44377/173):
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> I assume you could just jump the clip on the body harness when you remove the factory seats, to make the car assume an ass was in the seat so in an accident the airbag would pop off normally.
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> I dont know the sensor characteristics myself, but I assume its just an ON/OFF switch. I dont see it being an active thing based on actual weight, but I didnt design the system.

You would probably have to figure out what the resistance of the sensor is in the closed position. If you just jumper the connect it will probably throw a DTC for a short then disable the system. Also if it’s anything like a GM the warning chime will sound constantly when the seatbelt isn’t buckled since it’s registering somebody in the seat with the belt not fastened.

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